Pasta Primavera Recipe
Pasta with mixed seasonal vegetables in a light garlic sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vegetables
Garlic Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Vegetable Preparation
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
Combining Ingredients
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together for 2-3 minutes to ensure the pasta is well coated with the vegetables and sauce. Remove from heat.
- 4
Serve
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.